Reviewer:
frogqueen
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March 11, 2021
Subject:
1947
I did some quick research on
Newspapers.com and it seems like the production date for this show was actually 1947. There is an ad from May 12, 1947 in The Age (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia) which says the first episode of Afloat with Henry Morgan was scheduled for
7:15 that evening. All other mentions of the show are also from 1947 or later.
Reviewer:
ausieradio
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January 24, 2012
Subject:
George Edwards, Henry Morgan and Dad.
The review of "Afloat with Henry Morgan" and, in particular, reference to the important part played by George Edwards (born Harold Parks) in Australian radio drama in the 30s, 40s & 50s, is correct. However, let me add two things:
1) Mention is made in the review of Nell Stirling (nee Helen Dorthy Malgrom). She was the third wife of George Edwards, well known ladies' man. Her distinct voice is heard in "Afloat with Henry Morgan".
(Edwards' fourth wife Carol Lansbury later married Bruce Turnbull. Their son, Malcolm Turnbull, was born a little before the marriage. Malcolm Turnbull is now one of Australia's wealthiest men and currently [2012] a front-bencher in Australia's Federal Liberal Opposition. He is possibly a future Australian Prime Minister.)
2) Your review does not actually mention Edward's most famous radio serial "Dad and Dave" which was iconic on Australian radio for over 30 years, and is still played from time too time on nostalgia programs. Episodes can be downloaded on Old Time Radio.